BOSTON, MA — Bob Hicks has joined global design firm Stantec as a Senior Project Manager in the education practice. Located in the firm’s Boston office, he will be responsible for growing the higher education portfolio in the U.S. Northeast.

Hicks brings more than 30 years of professional experience, helping colleges, universities and other institutional clients understand, plan and bring to life their project aspirations. He has been involved in numerous high-profile projects for institutions in the region, including Harvard, MIT, Wellesley, University of Massachusetts, Framingham State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Providence College.

“We are delighted to welcome Bob to our Boston team and to our growing education practice,” said Meg Kundert, Managing Leader of the Boston buildings practice, Stantec. “Bob’s extensive background with both public and private higher education clients allows him to work seamlessly with individuals at all levels of an institution’s organization, making him a tremendous asset to our team.”

Hicks is an active member of the North Atlantic Regional Council of the Society of College and University Planners. He is a graduate of Amherst College, with a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.